Troubleshooting Weak Trailer Brakes that Are Adjusted Properly and Have Good Magnets
Published 04/05/2018 >
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Thanks for the answer! I worked on the trailer all day today, and found out that indeed both things you suggested where the problem. One break had grease all over it, and the assembly was very stiff almost impossible toMove the shoes
asked by: Ben Y
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Is it possible there's grease in the drum which is causing the brakes to not lock up? If you blew out the inner grease seal or it was leaking at all this is a very likely cause. Otherwise it could be a mechanical problem of the assemblies and would need to be replaced.
I attached a page that has all of the brake assemblies we offer for you to check out as well.
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etrailer Electric Trailer Brakes - Self-Adjusting - 12" - Left/Right Hand - 5.2K to 7K
- Trailer Brakes
- Electric Drum Brakes
- Standard Grade
- Self Adjust
- 12 x 2 Inch Drum
- 5200 lbs Axle
- 6000 lbs Axle
- 7000 lbs Axle
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- 16 Inch Wheel
- etrailer
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Ben Y.
4/5/2018
Thanks for the answer! I worked on the trailer all day today, and found out that indeed both things you suggested where the problem. One break had grease all over it, and the assembly was very stiff almost impossible toMove the shoes